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My wife and I joined another couple on a crisp October morning to go white water rafting. Our guide and instructor firstly dressed us up in wet suits and winter hats to starve off the cold. There was a clean changing room for both guys...More

Great fun for our family of inexperienced rafters! We spotted a blue heron while on the river and had many laughs with the friends we made on our raft. Jordan is a very cool guide who loves what he does, and Laura is super helpful...More

Date of experience: August 2018

Thank mfm451

BlueHeronWhitewater, Owner at Blue Heron Whitewater, responded to this reviewResponded 24 August 2018

Thanks for rafting with us! We really appreciate it. And thanks also for writing a review. That's very helpful for a small company like ours. I will pass your comments on to Jordan and Laura, though I'm afraid it might make Jordan insufferable. Thanks again...More

We visited Blue Heron as part of a corporate weekend. Wags did a great job entertaining everyone on the way from our hotel to the base. The company focused on safety and our guide did a terrific job of coaching and encouraging us throughout the...More

Date of experience: August 2018

Thank mariannarb2018

BlueHeronWhitewater, Owner at Blue Heron Whitewater, responded to this reviewResponded 22 August 2018

Hi and thanks for both your review and your recommendation. Yes, Wags is certainly and endlessly entertaining. Thanks again for rafting with us and hope you'll go down the river with us again sometime.

My daughter and I had done rafting with another bigger company 2 years ago. This was the big highlight of our trip to the mountains this past summer.I called the night before and talked to Sandy and she got all 3 of us booked for...More

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Date of experience: July 2018

Thank John M

BlueHeronWhitewater, Owner at Blue Heron Whitewater, responded to this reviewResponded 21 August 2018

Glad you all had a good trip. That's an amazing coincidence, rafting with folks you met at dinner days earlier. I will pass your comments along to Tyler, Laura and Sandy. The river valley is a beautiful place in the fall with all the colors....More

This rafting experience was totally awesome. Patrick, our guide was so knowledgeable about the river and the area. He made us feel very safe on an exciting rafting experience. I highly recommend this for anyone over the age of 8. The guides fully prepare you...More

Date of experience: August 2018

Thank bobbyh964

BlueHeronWhitewater, Owner at Blue Heron Whitewater, responded to this reviewResponded 19 August 2018

We appreciate you going down the river with us and thanks for writing a review. I'll let Patrick know of your comments, thanks again and hope to see you again soon!

We had a great adventure with Blue Heron. First off, it is a top notch establishment. Secondly, the guides were awesome. Very friendly and took care of everything in the raft. Doug, Paul and JP were great. Highly recommended for rafters of all levels. Facilities...More

Date of experience: August 2018

Thank Mark H

BlueHeronWhitewater, Owner at Blue Heron Whitewater, responded to this reviewResponded 11 August 2018

Thanks for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to do that. Glad you had a good trip and hope to see you again soon.

We just got back from a 1/2 day trip on the French Broad River. The Blue Heron experience was fantastic. The place is neat, well-suited for trip prep. They have you check in, sign forms and watch a video on what to do and what...More

Date of experience: August 2018

Thank demaionewton

BlueHeronWhitewater, Owner at Blue Heron Whitewater, responded to this reviewResponded 13 August 2018

Thanks for taking the time to write this review, we really appreciate it. Glad you had a good trip! I will pass your comments along to Tyler. Thanks again for rafting with us and hope to see you on the river soon.

I would call the outfitter and ask. I will say, please note that in whitewater rafting there is some physicality involved. You are expected to paddle, not just ride. Keep that in mind. The guides at Blue Heron are great... More

I would call the outfitter and ask. I will say, please note that in whitewater rafting there is some physicality involved. You are expected to paddle, not just ride. Keep that in mind. The guides at Blue Heron are great. It has a great staff, so let them know your hesitations. I'm sure they will put you at ease.